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Keisner Family History

Keisner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reisner, Beisner, Leisner, Eisner, Weisner, Keisler, Keiner, Keister

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Where is the Keisner family from?

You can see how Keisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keisner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Keisner families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Keisner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Keisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keisner. 67% of Keisner men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keisner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Keisner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Keisner. For the veterans among your Keisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keisner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Keisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Keisner in 1963 was 84, and 49 in 2002.

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